S5 E6 | Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing | Lead Like The Real You: Part 1

In this two-part interview on the Alabaster Jar podcast, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing discusses her book Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God's Calling, and Leading with Courage with Dr. Lynn Cohick. This book explores women's challenges and opportunities in male-dominated spaces and offers practical advice on finding and using their voices. It also delves into the topics of work, intellectual integrity, and love in leadership. Dr. Orr-Ewing shares personal stories, including the influence of her grandmother, who survived the horrors of World War II and inspired her with her resilience and joy.Key Takeaways: Women face unique challenges in male-dominated spaces and need support and mentorship.Work is a gift and a creative expression of our humanity, regardless of economic productivity.Intellectual integrity and speaking the truth in love are essential virtues in leadership.Love should be at the center of Christian leadership, as modeled by Jesus.  Resources Mentioned:   Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God's Calling, and Leading with Courage by Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing  Gaudy Night: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery with Harriet Vane by Dorothy L. Sayers  Episode Sponsor:  The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.